KSRTC bus catches fire at Pattambi in Keralam
A KSRTC bus caught fire in Pattambi, Kerala, on Tuesday morning, likely due to an electrical short circuit. All passengers were evacuated safely, and the fire was extinguished by local rescue services.
Why it matters
The incident highlights public safety concerns regarding the maintenance and operational reliability of public transport infrastructure.
A KSRTC bus caught fire while travelling through Pattambi in Keralam on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred in front of the Pattambi market around 5 a.m.
The bus was travelling from Perinthalmanna to Kottayam when the driver noticed smoke coming from the engine. He immediately stopped the bus, and a fire broke out soon after.
Passengers quickly got off the bus with the help of people from the nearby market. No one was injured in the incident.
Fire and Rescue Services personnel reached the spot and brought the fire under control. The bus was partially damaged in the incident.
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